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Alvin, TX


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Alvin, Texas

Alvin, Texas, in Brazoria county, is 18 miles S of Pasadena, Texas (center to center) and 24 miles S of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Brazoria metropolitan area. Alvin has a population of 21,413.

The People and Families of Alvin

In Alvin, about 54% of adults are married. Alvin is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alvin had a median family income of $43,987.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Alvin residents, with $5,625. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Alvin Housing

In Alvin, 55% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Alvin, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Alvin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Alvin Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Alvin, TX

Comparing Alvin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity96
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men47
Female Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women37
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income47
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better47
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use27
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime33

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